Michael Chichester, a 37-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically found shot to death on March 13, 2017, in the Winton Hills neighborhood. Chichester was discovered in the area of Holland Drive and Dutch Colony, and the crime scene was marked by police tape as the investigation unfolded. The Cincinnati Police Department confirmed that Chichester was shot twice in the back of the head and pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the incident, Austin D.
Perryman, also known as "David," was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Chichester's death. According to court documents, Perryman chased Chichester through the Winton Terrace apartment complex before shooting him. Investigators gathered evidence including surveillance footage, witness statements, and phone records that implicated Perryman in the crime. Perryman later pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and improper discharge of a firearm.
The case drew significant attention due to the proximity of the shooting to a nearby residence, where two shots narrowly missed a 9-month-old baby. Perryman faced up to 11 years in prison for the manslaughter charge and up to eight years for the firearm charge. The guilty plea and subsequent sentencing were part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors after discussions with police, Chichester's sisters, and the mother of his child.
The tragic death of Michael Chichester was the 12th homicide in Cincinnati that year, prompting police to ask anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The community and authorities continued to seek justice for Chichester and his family, hoping to bring closure to this heartbreaking case.
